Jari-Matti Latvala—the star who won the 2025 edition on asphalt in a Toyota Celica 4WD—will be absent, but there are plenty of attractions to look forward to in a spectacular Historic Rally Fafe. The entry list features 20 'relics,' such as the Subaru Impreza WRC, the Fiat 131 Abarth, the Skoda Favorit 136L, and even the Mercedes-Benz 500SL, among others.
With three weeks to go before the event, the organization has already received 11 entries, including a Fiat 131 Abarth, a Mercedes 500 SL, and four Porsche 911s.
Antonio Parisi (Category 1), Maciej Lubiak (Category 2), and Jari-Matti Latvala (Category 4 and Overall) joined Jesus Ferreiro (Category 3), who arrived in Fafe with the title already secured."
Mechanical problems forced Rui Madeira to retire during the first special stage of the final leg, after having started the day in sixth position.
Rui Madeira (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III) dropped to sixth place.
Rui Madeira in fifth position
On the eve of the Historic Rally Fafe kickoff, the Fafe municipality and Demoporto, the event organizer, paid tribute to Michèle Mouton, the current FIA (International Automobile Federation) Safety Ambassador.
Rui Madeira set the fifth-fastest time
Action is guaranteed with Latvala (Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD), Lubiak (Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0), Graham (BMW M3), and Genesca (Subaru Legacy 4WD Turbo), among others, vying for three European titles.
The first edition of the Historic Rally Fafe, taking place on the 7th and 8th of next November, will close out this season's FIA European Historic Rally Championship (EHRC). The event will offer a journey into the past, featuring a lineup of iconic cars and top-tier drivers, most notably Finland's Jari-Matti Latvala. Over two days, primarily within the municipality of Fafe, the rally will feature 12 special stages (130.48 km) on asphalt, alongside several attractions that promise a high-level spectacle.
